I'm locked out of my S5, can't see the screen or use touchscreen. USB port is shot too so no ADB magic will help unless it's wireless. I have working led light and wireless qI charger. NFC still works...anyone have any idea how I can extract data?
Wow... kinda sounds like you're screwed.
Maybe solder in a new USB port and then try to extract the data through that route? Or, replace the screen. Or both.
In any case, let it be a lesson to always keep good backups.
I originally had the USB port go out, then I locked myself out after 10 swipes of fingerprint failed and I had long forgotten my pin code. I had a second S5 that I could no longer root so it became the source I got the new USB port from. I wanted to odin firmware to my locked out phone so i needed to change usb port. Dismantling the S5 proved hard for me, as I broke the screen and digitizer. go figure
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I had a problem with my Nexus One's usb port, the pins got bent, and so I sent it into HTC for repair. Well they told me it would cost $250, and that it wouldn't be covered because they suspected user damage. (I never dropped it, my cables just stopped working and I noticed the pins were bent, so I don't think it's anything I did wrong).
Anyways, so I decided not to repair the phone, and I would just hook up a wireless charging system from the Palm Pre and transfer all my data using wifi.
Well, when I got my phone back, HTC was nice enough to relock the bootloader for me, so now I can't install cyanogen, and I can't unlock the bootloader because I can't get a USB cable to work.
Is there anyway to unlock the bootloader without a USB cable? Any help would be appreciated.
I would try adb wireless (on the market) or SSH into the phone
Edit: which, these only make sense (and I doubt either work) if you still have root, which is probably not the case
Yea you can connect ADB over WiFi - but you need the cable (or root privelges) to switch to wifi mode. You can try of them one-click root apps, then get the adb wifi widget.
I ended up getting a USB cable to work if I held it at the right angle, so I got the fastboot unlock, couldn't send a recovery firmware, but I was able to use ADB to send the files over and do a manual root, and then put a recovery on the phone. So I have resolved my problem. Next time I would be sure to not do any updates if they ship the phone with 2.2 on it.
I believe that they use a standard microUSB receptacle, which can be removed and a new one can be soldered, for a fraction of the repair price. Moreover, with tiny screwdrivers you might be able to actually correct the misaligned connector pieces.
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I believe that they use a standard microUSB receptacle, which can be removed and a new one can be soldered, for a fraction of the repair price. Moreover, with tiny screwdrivers you might be able to actually correct the misaligned connector pieces.
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Problem is that the leads that actually make the contact have probably popped off of the ceramic part that they are normally glued to.
This will make it very hard to actually use the cable without bending the contact leads backwards into the case.
That happened to me once with an older phone.
Well the microusb on my N7 has been half broken for almost a year now (worked only the first month before it was dropped with a cable in). Its always been able to charge and it must be a hardware issue, my other N7 connects fine to the same computer port and cable. I've also tried many other cables and computer.
Now normally this isn't a huge deal as I just transfer things I need over samba but I now have a new situation.
An OTA bootlooped it, its with stock recovery, factory reset still results in a bootloop, I can get to the bootloader fine but since my data connection never works fastboot is a no go, replacement microusb modules are $60+
I replaced the screen last month myself so my warranty is gone.
I'd like to make a temporary connection to the motherboard just to fastboot a factory image and twrp. There seem to be a few data points that could work, this thread shows one beside the battery connector http://rootzwiki.com There is also the one on the microusb module itself above the actual plug but that whole module could be messed up so I'd rather try another.
I'm not great with soldering and there is no way I could solder either of those spots on my own. Are there any other spots that would be easier? Would only the data +/- points be needed to the cable? Or is the 5v and ground needed to?
Thanks!!
If I'm not mistaken if you buy a n7 official dock. It connects via the 4 round brass dots on the bottom of your n7 I forget what the proper term is lol. Anyways its the same as USB as far as I know. Or find the pinout of them and make something.
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If I'm not mistaken if you buy a n7 official dock. It connects via the 4 round brass dots on the bottom of your n7 I forget what the proper term is lol. Anyways its the same as USB as far as I know. Or find the pinout of them and make something.
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Looked into it, its charge only, no data. Thanks though
I practically can't get my phone to detect theirs a computer connected to it at all. I've tried cleaning the usb port a few times and my pc detected it but it only read as "Unknown Device" and nothing from their and after awhile it stops doing that little detection. SO what can i do other than replace the usb/headphone jack piece? is their a way to enter fastboot and do that unbrick instead?
The replacement USB is only around $14, and it's an easy fix, take the back off, take off the black plastic cover on the top, has about 9 screws I believe? The bottom has to be removed as well, that has 6 screws, once you take those off, you unhook the LCD and the motherboard from the old USB/Power/Volume dongle, and replace it.
That being said, it's still time consuming, and tedious, but it is basically easy.
I would suggest to try another cable, and to try another PC as well, there was a time where my motherboard on my PC wouldn't detect my LG phones, but my wifes would, it's resolved now, but needless to say it was a pain .
Well, at least that makes sense now, i will try when i get the money and i've tried connected different cables and pcs and its the same result. not even linux will detect anything. But thank you for the help so far
Hey Guys!
So my nexus 6p dislay broke yesterday and the display is completely f****d... the digitizer reacts on a few places but i can't boot the phone because i have secure start-up encryption enabled and the screen doesn't react at the first number of the pin but on every else it does.
but i really really need some of the files that are on the phone so my question is: do you think i can somehow get them from my phone? I have TWRP installed if that somehow could help
Thanks!
stevebxp said:
Hey Guys!
So my nexus 6p dislay broke yesterday and the display is completely f****d... the digitizer reacts on a few places but i can't boot the phone because i have secure start-up encryption enabled and the screen doesn't react at the first number of the pin but on every else it does.
but i really really need some of the files that are on the phone so my question is: do you think i can somehow get them from my phone? I have TWRP installed if that somehow could help
Thanks!
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Hook up OTG and connect USB mouse n keyboard. You can try this....https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786395. You might need screen replacement if you realllllly want your files.
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Hook up OTG and connect USB mouse n keyboard.
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i only have a micro-usb OTG.... do you think it would be possible to solder some cheap usb c connector i have laying around here and then connect everything?
the problem is that the screen is also completley black
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i only have a micro-usb OTG.... do you think it would be possible to solder some cheap usb c connector i have laying around here and then connect everything?
the problem is that the screen is also completley black
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I don't know if this would help you but I bought my nexus second hand and only have micro usb chargers. My phone didn't come with one but my family got an s8 and it comes with a micro usb to type c... Maybe someone you kno has am s8 that could help you.
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I don't know if this would help you but I bought my nexus second hand and only have micro usb chargers. My phone didn't come with one but my family got an s8 and it comes with a micro usb to type c... Maybe someone you kno has am s8 that could help you.
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thank you i wanted to try that but somehow my usb c port died also yesterday..... so i can completely forget that phone unless i buy a new display for it but it's just not worth it for me anymore unfortunately :/
Hey all!
I have been having a huge issue with my SM-G935A for a few weeks now, and I would really love you guys' help finally resolving this!
There are 2 main issues:
When plugged into my PC via (any) micro USB cable, Windows displays "The last USB Device you connected to this computer malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it."
And when I am charging the device via (any) micro USB cable, it does NOT fast charge. HOWEVER, if that same adapter and cable are connected to my QC2 Wireless Charger, it DOES fast charge.
The troubleshooting steps I have taken already:
Made sure the charging port was clear of any dust or debris.
Inspected for any sign of damage to port. None found.
Reboot into Safe Mode.
Used rubbing alchohol and a tiny brush to clean port. Dried in front of fan for a day and rebooted.
Tried multiple combinations of chargers/cords. It should also be noted that I only have 1 PC to test device with, but drivers were uninstalled/reinstalled via google, and then again with smartswitch. My older Galaxy S6 is recognized with no porblems.
From recovery, wiped cache
The only thing left that I can think to do software related is a FDR -_- , and I have already purchased a replacement USB port for it if it is needed.
Here is an album showing charge testing and condition of port.
Anyone have any other troubleshooting steps before I have to FDR/Replace USB port?
Thanks!!!
Your micro-usb port has failed. most likely one or both of the data pins have broken.
Mine did the same thing after about a year of ownership. unfortunately you can't really replace the part either (I tried) without replacing the screen because the capacitive buttons are attached to the same board that the micro-usb port is on.
Just charge via wireless charging and hope you don't ever need to use ODIN... maybe it's time to upgrade to a new phone.
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Your micro-usb port has failed. most likely one or both of the data pins have broken.
Mine did the same thing after about a year of ownership. unfortunately you can't really replace the part either (I tried) without replacing the screen because the capacitive buttons are attached to the same board that the micro-usb port is on.
Just charge via wireless charging and hope you don't ever need to use ODIN... maybe it's time to upgrade to a new phone.
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That's what I was afraid of! But I was really hoping to be able to hold off on upgrading until 5g.
I forgot to mention, I have dropped it in the pool before too... Do you think over time this might have caused corrosion?
And is there any way to actually check the pins for damage?
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That's what I was afraid of! But I was really hoping to be able to hold off on upgrading until 5g.
I forgot to mention, I have dropped it in the pool before too... Do you think over time this might have caused corrosion?
And is there any way to actually check the pins for damage?
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I can't imagine being dropped in the pool would cause this, just poor craftsmanship from samsung. I don't think you'd actually be able to see any damage on the pins. Like I said your phone is still perfectly usable, you just can't really use the USB port anymore. Just buy a couple extra wireless chargers to keep around and transfer anything you need to your phone wirelessly.
I was actually only concerned about being able to specifically flash with Odin >.<
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Your micro-usb port has failed. most likely one or both of the data pins have broken.
Mine did the same thing after about a year of ownership. unfortunately you can't really replace the part either (I tried) without replacing the screen because the capacitive buttons are attached to the same board that the micro-usb port is on.
Just charge via wireless charging and hope you don't ever need to use ODIN... maybe it's time to upgrade to a new phone.
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Thats exactly what I was mostly needing the port working for again >.< Lol
Update: Full factory data reset did not fix issue.
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Thats exactly what I was mostly needing the port working for again >.< Lol
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ODIN really should be a last resort. If your phone still boots, there is no reason you couldn't just apply OTA patches to it for the rest of it's life. ODIN is really only necessary if you need to fix a corrupted firmware issue (which shouldn't happen ever if you're not rooted) or if you want to flash firmware for a different variant, which is sometimes handy but never completely necessary.
Factory resets can be done from within android or from the recovery menu, and OS Upgrade ZIPs can be sideloaded on the SD Card then flashed through the recovery menu. What do you need ODIN for? Honestly i think most people overuse it, it's risky flashing a phone like that. If it gets interrupted you could hard brick your phone.
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Also, do yourself a favor and don't try to repair the USB port. I fix phones all the time so I figured I could do it, ended up completely destroying my LCD in the process and had to purchase an entire new mid-frame assembly with LCD and charging board already installed to the tune of $225, and that was still a used part.
Let me ask you this, do you have AT&T as your carrier? And are you on a modern unlimited plan (AKA not "grandfathered"), with a paid-off device (not making payments)? If so, just call 611 and ask for the Loyalty department. They are known to provide very good deals, especially if you hint that you may switch carriers. Most people can pick up a Samsung S9 for $325 or S9+ for $425. They will make you sign a 2-year commitment but your plan's price won't change at all if you have an unlimited plan.
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ODIN really should be a last resort. If your phone still boots, there is no reason you couldn't just apply OTA patches to it for the rest of it's life. ODIN is really only necessary if you need to fix a corrupted firmware issue (which shouldn't happen ever if you're not rooted) or if you want to flash firmware for a different variant, which is sometimes handy but never completely necessary.
Factory resets can be done from within android or from the recovery menu, and OS Upgrade ZIPs can be sideloaded on the SD Card then flashed through the recovery menu. What do you need ODIN for? Honestly i think most people overuse it, it's risky flashing a phone like that. If it gets interrupted you could hard brick your phone.
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Also, do yourself a favor and don't try to repair the USB port. I fix phones all the time so I figured I could do it, ended up completely destroying my LCD in the process and had to purchase an entire new mid-frame assembly with LCD and charging board already installed to the tune of $225, and that was still a used part.
Let me ask you this, do you have AT&T as your carrier? And are you on a modern unlimited plan (AKA not "grandfathered"), with a paid-off device (not making payments)? If so, just call 611 and ask for the Loyalty department. They are known to provide very good deals, especially if you hint that you may switch carriers. Most people can pick up a Samsung S9 for $325 or S9+ for $425. They will make you sign a 2-year commitment but your plan's price won't change at all if you have an unlimited plan.
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I am, and that could be a very good idea- thanks!